Welcome to the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA)

The Blackburn Community Association (BCA) is a grassroots, volunteer-run organization that supports and advocates on behalf of residents, businesses and groups in Blackburn Hamlet, Ottawa, Canada.

Comic Contest

Witty Wintry Writers, Rally!

***Please note the updated theme, increased prize, and extended deadline for submissions which has been pushed to 9pm on March 9, 2025. Ages 5-17 Creative Comic Contest: Create a comic of 1 panel or more, that has a theme of winter or spring. You can

Outdoor Rinks Open

All 3 Outdoor Rinks are Open!

In case you have not noticed, our Rinks volunteers were very busy restoring the ice after the recent thaw. Thanks to their efforts, the rinks at Norman Johnston, Bearbrook and Michael Budd are now open!

Paul Van Bruinessen,

Norman Johnston Rink is Open!

We are happy to announce the opening of Norman Johnston Outdoor Rink today. Those looking to go for a skate, the huts at both the Bearbrook and Norman Johnston rinks will be open daily during the holidays from noon until 10pm. We continue to work

Rink Volunteers

Bearbrook Rink is OPEN

Our volunteers have been hard at work the last few weeks and are excited to open Bearbrook Outdoor rink today ahead of the holidays.  Heated hut will be open from noon until 10pm. If you are looking for outdoor activities, come out for a skate!

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